21/08/2017

Man Seriously Attacked With A Bottle In North Belfast

A man has been injured after being seriously attacked with a bottle in north Belfast.

The assault happened in the Parkend Street area at around 8.15pm on Saturday, 19 August.

The victim sustained injuries to his head and deep cuts to his arm and back.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Detective Sergeant Stephen Gardiner said: "We would like to hear from anyone who saw the suspect in the area at the time of the incident.

"He is described as being in his mid-30s, bald and wearing a blue top and grey track bottoms with blue or black stripes down the sides.

"He left the address around 8.20pm and was seen heading towards the Alexandra Park area."

A 35-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody.

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

20 March 2024
Belfast Man Handed Two-Year Stalking Protection Order
The PSNI have welcomed a two-year Stalking Protection Order (SPO) handed down to a 46-year-old Belfast man at Belfast Magistrates Court. The man had been found guilty of stalking and harassing his 50-year-old female ex-partner.
01 March 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With Serious Assault In East Belfast
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in east Belfast on Thursday 29th February. At approximately 11.20pm last night police were called to a property in the Montrose Street area following the report of an injured woman.
08 March 2024
Man Wanted In Ireland On Drug Offences Arrested In South Belfast
A 59-year-old man wanted in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. Wanted to stand trial for drugs offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012.
07 March 2024
Murder Investigation Launches After Man Found In West Belfast
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man found in west Belfast. On Wednesday, 06 March, a man was found with serious injuries in the Cupar Street area just before 8pm. The man was treated at the scene by emergency services before being transferred to hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
14 October 2016
Man Charged In Connection With East Belfast Attack
A man has been charged in connection with an attack which happened on 06 March in east Belfast. A 32-year-old male was assaulted in the Templemore Avenue area and sustained serious head injuries. The suspect has been charged with grevious bodily harm (GBH) and is to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Friday, 14 October.